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Israel's prime minister is to meet top officials to prepare for a possible attack by Iran. Tensions are high over the possibility that Tehran will retaliate for an air strike that killed senior Iranian commanders nearly two weeks ago. US officials have said a "challenging" major attack on Israel could happen imminently with Israel stating they are ready "defensively and offensively". Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet members […]

At least 29 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike today, It was gathered that the people died when a residential building was struck as unspecified number of people were also injured in the unfortunate attack. The Israel Defense Force, in a statement today, said the airforce had attacked more than 60 targets in the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours.

The United States has restricted travel for its employees in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. The US embassy said staff had been told not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Be'er Sheva areas "out of an abundance of caution". Iran has vowed to retaliate after Israel struck the Iranian consulate in Syria 11 days ago, killing 13 people. UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has […]

A major power plant near Kyiv was completely destroyed by Russian strikes early on Thursday, energy company Centrenergo said. Trypillya power plant was the largest provider of electricity for three regions, including Kyiv. Russia has long been deliberately and systematically targeting Ukraine's energy system. A fire broke out in the turbine workshop of the Trypillya plant - located 50km (31 miles) to the south of Kyiv - following Thursday's large-scale […]

President Joe Biden has promised Israel "ironclad" US support amid fears that Tehran could launch reprisals for an attack that killed senior Iranians. Biden warned that Iran is threatening to launch a "significant attack" after Israel struck the Iranian consulate in Syria 10 days ago. Earlier on Wednesday, Iran's leader said the Israeli attack in Damascus was equivalent to an attack on Iran itself. It is unclear what form any […]

Starving Gaza residents hold muted Eid al-Fitr celebrations as Israel continues to block food deliveries and launch deadly air raids.. In his harshest criticism yet of the devastating war on Gaza, US President Joe Biden tells Israel to “just call a ceasefire” and describes ongoing military operations as a “mistake”. The UN says half of March’s food convoys earmarked for northern Gaza – where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians face […]

Security will be tightened at Champions League matches this week following threats published by a media outlet supporting the Islamic State group, as Pro-IS posters calling for attacks at stadiums hosting quarter-final ties on Tuesday and Wednesday have raised concerns. Despite the threats, UEFA confirmed that games in Madrid, Paris, and London would proceed as scheduled. Enhanced security measures have been confirmed by ministers in France and Spain, with over […]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel has set a date for its planned offensive in Gaza's city Rafah. His government has been signalling its intentions to launch a military operation in the southern city, where more than 1.5m Palestinians are sheltering, for several weeks. Netanyahu said the planned offensive was necessary for "the elimination of terrorist battalions there". World leaders have urged Israel not to go ahead with the […]

Hong Kong authorities have made the city's largest ever gold smuggling bust, seizing 146kg of the precious metal disguised as machine parts. The haul is estimated to be worth more than $10m and was intercepted last month on route to Japan. A 31-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail pending further investigations. Smuggling is a serious offence and carries up to seven years in jail under Hong Kong […]